North Conasauga River Trail

Looking for a way to beat the August heat? Join us on Saturday, August 1, as we head into the Cohutta Wilderness to help clear the North Conasauga River Trail—one of the area's most popular and scenic trails.

While much of Georgia swelters in the summer sun, the mountains offer cooler temperatures, shady forests, and plenty of opportunities to cool off in the water. This trail features several river crossings, making it a perfect destination for a summer trail work day. Bring your water shoes and expect a few refreshing splashes along the way.

Our mission will be to improve this well-loved but increasingly overgrown trail. Using hand saws and loppers, we'll clear downed trees, trim back branches, and remove other obstacles that make hiking more difficult. Every branch cut and blowdown removed helps keep this beautiful trail accessible for hikers, backpackers, anglers, and families exploring the wilderness.

Whether you're an experienced volunteer or joining us for the first time, trail work is a rewarding way to give back while spending a day outdoors with fellow hikers who share a passion for wild places.

As always, we'll finish the day with our famous trailhead tailgate. Bring a lawn chair and a few shareable snacks if you'd like, and stick around to swap stories, enjoy good company, and celebrate a job well done.

Email Robert at RAEhiker@gmail.com if you have any questions or want to meet outside of the wilderness and carpool / caravan.

No experience needed!

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What to Bring:
• Enough food and water for the day, including a light lunch and a backpack to carry your supplies/food
• Work gloves and a safety whistle
• Sturdy boots and appropriate clothing layers are required for the task at hand (long pants are required; long-sleeve shirts are recommended, given the potential for thorns or other natural hazards)
• Food, snacks, or soft drinks to share with the group for our post-work tailgate back at the trailhead parking area – and a lawn chair if you would like, for relaxing!

Directions
From Atlanta

• Take I-75 N to Exit #293 (Hwy 411, Chatsworth/White)
• Go north on Hwy 411 through Chatsworth
• From the Hardee's in Chatsworth continue on Hwy 411 north about 5.9 miles
• Just past where the 4-lane turns into a 2-lane, turn right on Grassy St
• Cross the railroad tracks and turn right at the T-intersection
• Go about 200 feet and turn left onto Mill Creek Rd/FS 630 (sign for Lake Conasauga)
• Go about 9 miles on Mill Creek Rd/FS 630 to the intersection with FS 17
• Go straight across the intersection, following the Hickory Creek Trail sign
• Continue 0.2 miles to the end of the road, which is the trailhead

From Chattanooga

• Take I-75 S to Exit 341 (GA 201, Tunnel Hill/Varnell)
• Turn left onto GA 201 N and go 4.7 miles to the intersection with GA 2 (just past the Dollar General)
• Go 12.2 miles until the intersection with GA 225 (at a stop sign)
• Go straight across GA 225 onto Halls Chapel Rd
• Go 4.1 miles on Halls Chapel Rd until the T-intersection with Hwy 411
• Turn right and go south 2.2 miles on Hwy 411, then turn left on Grassy St
• Cross the railroad tracks and turn right at the T-intersection
• Go about 200 feet and turn left onto Mill Creek Rd/FS 630 (sign for Lake Conasauga)
• Go about 9 miles on Mill Creek Rd/FS 630 to the intersection with FS 17
• Go straight across the intersection, following the Hickory Creek Trail sign
• Continue 0.2 miles to the end of the road, which is the trailhead

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